Cast your mind back to 1997: the Spice Girls were topping the charts, Titanic was dominating the box office and two iconic brands landed in the UK.
Nearly 30 years later, YO! and Tamagotchi have finally joined forces – and it’s been worth the wait. This summer, the two brands are bringing fans a menu packed with bold new flavours, kawaii Gashapon collectibles and major 90s nostalgia.
In classic YO! style, the new menu is shaking things up with fresh flavour combinations. From the Chicken Katsu-Kun Sando, sandwiching chicken katsu between brioche buns with slaw smoky mayo and umami katsu sauce, to Bulgogi Chicken Karaage-Kun Fries, deliciously crispy fries loaded with chicken karaage, spicy teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and crispy onion. With a whole new range of options means that the menu is guaranteed to be a taste sensation.
To bring the Tamagotchi world to life, fans in select YO! restaurants will have the chance to discover Gashapon collectibles – because you’re never too old for a pocket-sized dose of fun.
Launching in YO! restaurants across the UK, the limited-edition menu will be available from 21st July until 6th September.
Tamagotchi Menu:
Chicken Katsu-Kun Sando – £12.95
Chicken katsu sandwiched between brioche buns with slaw, smoky mayo and umami katsu sauce
Pumpkin Katsu-Kun sando – £11.95
Pumpkin katsu sandwiched between brioche buns with slaw, smoky mayo and umami katsu sauce
Mega Katsu-Chan Curry – £13.95
A full house… chicken, prawn and pumpkin katsu served with an aromatic curry sauce and steamed rice
Mega Vegetable Katsu-Chan Curry – £12.95
Pumpkin katsu and vegetable gyoza served with an aromatic curry sauce and steamed rice
Bulgogi Chicken Karaage-Kun Fries – £12.95
Crispy fries loaded with chicken karaage, spicy teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and crispy onion
To make the decision even harder, YO!’s classic Kiddo Bento Boxes will be available, with a fun Tamagotchi twist and limited-edition stickers. Coinciding with the return of YO!’s Kids Eat Free offer over the summer holidays, guests have the choice to mix and match their bento box favourites, meaning even the fussiest eaters won’t be able to resist.
Build your Bento – £7.95 (also available on Kids Eat Free offer)
Choose a protein:
Chicken katsu, pumpkin katsu, prawn katsu, all topped with katsu sauce, chicken gyoza
Pick a maki:
Cucumber maki, avocado maki or salmon maki
Add Either:
Build your own sushi taco, edamame or prawn cracker
Choose a drink:
Cawston press apple and mango, cawston press apple and pear, belu still water, belu sparkling water
Add a dorayaki pancake for £1.50
Samantha Kemp, Marketing Director at YO! Said: “This is a collaboration we’ve genuinely been excited about. YO! has always stood for bold flavours and endless fun. Tamagotchi brings that same playful energy that’s had people hooked since the 90s. Put the two together and you’ve got a summer menu that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious.”
